Hello friends, Day 3 has brought a few new frontrunners. I have seen Brent Sass, Jessie Royer, Pete Kiser, and Richie Diehl switching places in the lead throughout the day. Awwwwooooo! What a race! Teams will soon be in Ophir where the trail splits. This year, being an even number year, teams will be following …

Hello friends, Dogs are on the very snowy trail for the 2020 Iditarod! Festivities began Thursday night with mushers drawing their Bib Numbers. The number 1 position is always reserved for Joe Redington who is the Father of the Iditarod. The first position in the race – drawing Bib Number 2 – was Martin Massicotte, …

Hello friends, Iditarod Headquarters is HOPPING! So many things happening this week. My canine friends are here having their pre-race check-ups by our volunteer vets. (Read Rule #40 to see everything they must go thru to become an Iditarod dog.) Mushers are checking in, turning in their paperwork and getting all their questions answered. Teachers …

Hello friends, Preparations are underway for the 2020 Iditarod. The humans have already prepared their Drop Bags and sent them to Anchorage where they will be sorted by checkpoint and flown out on the trail.  Rules #47 & 48 describe what can and can’t be shipped in the bags. Bags include personal gear and equipment …

Hello friends, The race season in Alaska and the Lower 48 is in full swing gearing up for the Iditarod. Watch your favorite mushers as they compete in (or completed) races including the Willow 300, the Kuskokwim 300, and the Yukon Quest. In the Lower 48 the John Beargrease in Duluth, MN is ready for a …